Makotřasy: Cycling Routes and Fortress History

Cycling and Landscape

You can discover Makotřasy from two distinct perspectives: along cycling routes that pass through the municipality, and through historical traces from different periods. The landscape of an open valley along the Lidický potok adds another dimension. When planning your trip, you can therefore explore cycling, architectural history, archaeology and the memory of the First World War as separate themes.

Cycling Route 0018 runs from Okoř to Družec and passes through the northern part of Makotřasy. The Green Route also passes through Makotřasy; it runs from Okoř via Buštěhrad, Lidice, Makotřasy and Středokluky to Tuchoměřice. Both routes include Okoř. On the Green Route, Makotřasy lies between Lidice and Středokluky in the stated sequence; for Route 0018, the focus is on the endpoints, Okoř and Družec, and the route through the northern part of the municipality. This allows you to distinguish the routes by their sequence of places or their endpoints. Before setting out on Route 0018, check the route conditions and signage.

Makotřasy lies in an open valley along the Lidický potok. Koníčkův mlýn, a mill on the eastern edge of the municipality, is also located along the Lidický potok. The stream thus features in two distinct location contexts: as part of the valley landscape and as a reference point for the mill’s location. The description of the eastern edge specifies the building’s location within Makotřasy. The mill’s exterior condition may change; if you plan to visit the building, check the latest information beforehand.

Fortress, Memorial and Archaeology

The Makotřasy Fortress was first mentioned in 1379. It had a square ground plan, a defensive wall running around it, and a cylindrical tower in the courtyard. These features can be distinguished spatially: the ground plan gives the shape of the complex, the defensive wall enclosed it, and the cylindrical tower stood within the courtyard. The remains are located in the northwestern part of the municipality. This gives you both a historical date and specific information about the fortress’s structure and location.

Another historical point of interest is the Makotřasy War Memorial to those who fell in the First World War. It was unveiled on 27 September 1925. The exact date places this memorial in the history of the 20th century and provides a different point of reference in time from the fortress’s first mention in 1379.

The archaeological site also broadens the picture of Makotřasy’s past. It provides evidence of the earliest metallurgy in the territory of the Czech Republic, including copper smelting. The copper smelting makes metalworking a tangible subject and adds another perspective on local history to the fortress’s architectural features and the remembrance embodied by the memorial.

If you are looking for a hotel for a trip to Makotřasy, the cycling routes or historical themes can provide the focus for your trip.

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For the broader travel overview: Kladno District.